Pennsylvania SB779: An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in trade and commerce, providing for the offense of unlawful towing and towing storage facility practices; and imposing penalties.

What the bill says

Amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in trade and commerce, providing for the offense of unlawful towing and towing storage facility practices; and imposing penalties.

From the amended text, June 29, 2026:

Amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in trade and commerce, providing for the offense of unlawful towing and towing storage facility practices; and imposing penalties. The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby enacts as follows: SECTION 1. THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY FINDS AND DECLARES THE DESIRE TO PROMOTE SAFETY, HEALTH AND WELFARE FOR THE RESIDENTS OF THIS COMMONWEALTH BY REQUIRING PROPER STANDARDS AND PROCEDURES FOR TOWING AND RECOVERY OPERATIONS WITHIN THIS COMMONWEALTH. Section 1 2. Title 18 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes is amended by adding a section to read: § 7332. Unlawful towing and towing storage facility practices. (a) Failure to meet operational requirements.--A tow truck operator or the operator of a towing storage facility commits an offense if the operator: <-- <-- (1) fails to maintain a physical street address accessible to the public during posted business hours; (2) operates a tow truck without proper registration with the Department of Transportation; (3) fails to display the name, address and telephone number of the tow truck business on the tow truck; or (4) fails to post towing fees, storage fees, related service fees and hours of operation at the towing storage facility. (b) Improper towing conduct.--At the scene of a motor vehicle accident, a tow truck operator commits an offense if the tow …

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Sponsors

• Joseph Picozzi (R, 5) · primary sponsor
• Sharif Street (D, 3)
• Wayne Fontana (D, 42)
• Vogel Jr., Elder A. (R, 47)
• Greg Rothman (R, 34)
• Rosemary Brown (R, 40)
• Arthur Haywood (D, 4)
• Patrick Stefano (R, 32)
• Christine Tartaglione (D, 2)
• Timothy Kearney (D, 26)
• Tracy Pennycuick (R, 24)
• Chris Gebhard (R, 48)

Latest actions

1. July 20, 2026: Act No. 46 of 2026, July 20, 2026
2. July 20, 2026: Approved by the Governor, July 20, 2026
3. July 12, 2026: Presented to the Governor, July 12, 2026
4. July 12, 2026: Signed in House, July 12, 2026
5. July 12, 2026: Signed in Senate, July 12, 2026
6. July 12, 2026: (Remarks see Senate Journal Page 651-652), July 12, 2026
7. July 12, 2026: Senate concurred in House amendments, July 12, 2026 (49-1)
8. July 12, 2026: Re-reported on concurrence, as committed, July 12, 2026
9. July 12, 2026: Referred to RULES AND EXECUTIVE NOMINATIONS, July 12, 2026
10. July 12, 2026: In the Senate

Votes

• Senate Rules & Executive Nominations: Re-Reported as Committed (July 12, 2026): 16 yea, 1 nay, passed
• Senate Floor: SB779, RC 503 (July 12, 2026): 49 yea, 1 nay, passed
• House Floor: SB779, RC 1324 (July 12, 2026): 193 yea, 9 nay, passed
• House Appropriations: Re-report Bill As Committed (July 11, 2026): 31 yea, 6 nay, passed
• House Floor: SB0779, RC 1278 (June 29, 2026): 202 yea, 0 nay, passed
• House Judiciary: Report Bill As Amended (June 17, 2026): 24 yea, 2 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SB779?

SB779 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in trade and commerce, providing for the offense of unlawful towing and towing storage facility practices; and imposing penalties.

What does SB779 do?

In its own words: Amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in trade and commerce, providing for the offense of unlawful towing and towing storage facility practices; and imposing penalties.

What is the status of SB779?

Signed into law as of July 20, 2026. Latest action: Act No. 46 of 2026, July 20, 2026 (July 20, 2026).

Who sponsored SB779?

Joseph Picozzi (R, 5), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SB779?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/sb779